Almost 60 companies and organisations were short-listed for the awards which recognise maritime safety and the environment, ship and port operations and efficiency, security and financing.
The awards were presented at a high level gala dinner attended by around 800 senior executives of the region's maritime and related industries that took place at the Al Johara Ballroom, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, on 5th November 2007.
'For 20 years Seatrade has presented awards championing high standards and quality in shipping issues,' said Chris Hayman, Chairman and Managing Director of Seatrade. 'The scheme celebrates and rewards excellence and innovation by individuals and organisations across the region over the previous 12 months.'
Three individuals were singled out for special honours for their significant and lasting contributions to the shipping and maritime industry throughout the region.
A Personality of the Year award went to - Vikas Mohammed Khan, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Shipping Line. The Seatrade Outstanding Achievement Award went to Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Executive Vice Chairman of Dubai's DP World and Group Chief Executive Officer, Ports and Free Zone World. The Seatrade Lifetime Achievement Award went to Sir C.P. Srivastava, former Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation.
Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards honour the industry's finest
Companies, organisations and individuals that have championed high standards and quality in shipping issues have been honoured in the prestigious annual Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards.
- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 08 - 2007 at 10:52
- PRESS RELEASE
 |
| Companies, organisations and individuals that have championed high standards and quality in shipping issues have been honoured in the prestigious annual Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards. |
related stories
|
- ADD ARTICLE TO
-
Facebook
del.icio.us
Digg
Index : Company News : Seatrade
Browse related articles
Browse related articlesToday's most read articles:
Most read articles the past week:
Log in to request more information from SeatradeNotes and media contacts
The full list of other award winners is as follows:Safety and Quality Award - Vela International Marine
Environment Protection Award - APM Maersk
Education and Training Award - Anglo-Eastern Maritime Training Centre
Technical Innovation Award- Saudi Aramco Marine Department
Ship Repair/Shipyard Award - Drydocks World Dubai
Ship Manager Award - Orient Express Ship Management
Marine Insurance Award - New India Assurance Company
Marine and Offshore Services Award - Nico Middle East
Workboats Award - Svitzer Middle East
Transport/Logistics/Freight Award - GAC Logistics
Ship Finance Award - Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Ship Broker Award - Clarksons FZE
Container Terminal Operator Award - DP World, UAE region
Ship Owner/Operator Award - The Shipping Corporation of India
Port Authority Award - Ras Laffan Industrial City
Ship Agent Award - Sharaf Shipping Agency
Tanker Operator Award - National Iranian Tanker Company
Bulk Operator Award - ETA Trading and Shipping Division
Free Zone Authority Award - Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority
Energy: Oil and Gas Award - Lamprell Energy
Maritime Law Award - Fichte & Co.
Classification Society Award - Det Norske Veritas
Deal of the Year - Allcargo Global Logistics
The Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards coincided with the close of the Middle East Money & Ships Conference.
About Seatrade
Seatrade is among the shipping world's most respected brands, specialising in publications, events, management training, awards schemes and websites covering all aspects of maritime activity.
In 2004 Seatrade Middle East opened, in Dubai, emphasising the company's commitment to the region.
Next year, Seatrade will hold two major UAE-based shows for the maritime industries. Middle East Workboats (28-30 April, ADNEC, Abu Dhabi) will be the workboat sector's first dedicated exhibition and conference event in the Middle East. At the end of the year, Seatrade Middle East Maritime, the biggest shipping event in the region, will return for the fourth time to Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre (DICEC) from 14-16 December 2008.
Seatrade is also involved in the organisation of the Seatrade Academy management training courses for shipping professionals, in association with the Cambridge Academy of Transport. The prospectus has expanded in 2007 to include three courses at Knowledge Village, Dubai. Please visit www.seatrade-academy.com for details.
For more information, please contact:
Chris Mullinger
Senior Consultant
Shamal Marketing Communications
PO Box 24459
Suite 712, The Fairmont Hotel
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel.: +9715 0658 5843
Fax: +971 4 3124313
Website: www.smc-pr.com
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorThursday, November 08 - 2007 at 10:52 UAE local time (GMT+4)
Replication or redistribution in whole or in part is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited.
Disclaimer:
Articles in this section are primarily provided directly by the companies appearing or PR agencies which are solely responsible for the content. The companies concerned may use the above content on their respective web sites provided they link back to http://www.ameinfo.com
Any opinions, advice, statements, offers or other information expressed in this section of the AME Info Web site are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited. AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited is not responsible or liable for the content, accuracy or reliability of any material, advice, opinion or statement in this section of the AME Info Web site.
For details about submitting your stories, please read the guide - all content published is subject to our terms and conditions
Articles in this section are primarily provided directly by the companies appearing or PR agencies which are solely responsible for the content. The companies concerned may use the above content on their respective web sites provided they link back to http://www.ameinfo.com
Any opinions, advice, statements, offers or other information expressed in this section of the AME Info Web site are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited. AME Info FZ LLC / Emap Limited is not responsible or liable for the content, accuracy or reliability of any material, advice, opinion or statement in this section of the AME Info Web site.
For details about submitting your stories, please read the guide - all content published is subject to our terms and conditions
Web Feeds